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Farrokh Alemi, professor of Health Administration and Policy, is working on a new study to identify a connection between COVID-19 and suicide among essential workers. The study aims to offer evidence-based policy recommendations for improving mental health and preventing suicide in essential workers.

Schools across US bracing for impact as Omicron spreads and threatens to disrupt in-person learning. 

Infectious Disease Expert Shares Insight on How the Omicron Variant's Spread Could Affect Schools and In-Person Instruction

A team of #MasonCHHS researchers designed an app to combat the growing mental health concerns affecting undergraduate students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers created a predictive health app that detects when undergraduate students are exhibiting behavioral, emotional, and academic concerns and connects the students to appropriate resources, such as Mason's Counseling and Psychological Services.

For weight loss resolutions, experts suggest finding diet method that fits lifestyle. 

COVID-19 surge due to omicron variant impacting testing sites, travel, NYE plans. Roess starts at the 1 minute and 26-second mark.

Comparison of Intimate Partner Violence Injuries among Sexes. 

HealthDay Now: Which Trending Diets Are Backed by Science? Cheskin starts at the 1 minute and 24-second mark.

Research Manager Tammie M. Jones and Chair of the Health Administration and Policy Department P.J. Maddox published a new study about the relationship between Community Health Worker (CHW) state regulations and the adoption of standard roles, skills, and qualities. States with CHW certification programs were found to have a higher number of employers who adopt occupational standards.

Tarrant County COVID deaths increased in 2021. But there is hope 2022 will be better.

Tarrant County COVID deaths increased in 2021. But there is hope 2022 will be better.

USPSTF: Primary care clinicians with younger patients should prescribe, apply fluoride.